บท 128: Establishing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Riz returns to his office with the letter in his hand. While waiting for dinner to be served, he'll take this opportunity to write a response to Count Tetherswest.

In his opinion, accepting Tetherswest would bring him more trouble than benefits.

If he is a normal king, he may agree with his request. To the king in an agricultural-centred kingdom, the land is a precious wealth. More land means more taxes.

For someone with advanced knowledge, such an offer does not look appealing in his eyes. The idea of having someone in charge of a region with autonomous power causes him to reject it without a second thought.

Riz feels as if he'll have a mini-king in his kingdom. It is very uncomfortable, like a bone stuck in his throat.

In case something bad happens down the road, the royal family will be the one who has to bear the consequences while the nobles get off scot free. History has proven this fact.

Nobles are double-edged swords he doesn't want to possess.